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Subject - University Subject for High School Students. ''Subject - University Computing for High School Students''
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UNSW in 2009 will offer a first-year level university course for high school students talented in computing studies. ''To - Mathematics Head Teacher, Computing Head Teacher, Director of Studies''
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This course is not a HSC subject substitution, but a genuine university course with the same content, assignments and exams as first-year students at UNSW. Students who successfully pass it will then be allowed to skip Computing 1 at UNSW and instead will be enrolled in an elite course. Do you have one or two outstanding students with a strong interest in computing or mathematics?
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In 2009 UNSW will offer entry to its world renowned first-year computing course to a small group of talented high school students. Students will be tutored by multi-award winning lecturer Richard Buckland.

This course is not a HSC subject substitution, but a genuine university course with the same content, assignments, and exams as first-year computing, science, and engineering students at UNSW. Students who subsequently enrol in a UNSW degree will receive formal credit for the course.
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* Available to students in years 10 and 11 (and year 12 if HSC studies allows the time)
 * Students must attend at least 80% of classes at UNSW, held Wed 4-6pm on the dates below.
 * For students in Year 11 in 2009 (Year 10 and 12 applications will be considered if there are sufficient places and HSC studies allow the time)
 * Students must attend at least 80% of the tutorial classes at UNSW, held Wednesday 4:30-7pm on the dates below.
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 * Students must obtain a result above 65% to qualify for the elite course.
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 * There is no cost to enrol in this course. Any associated costs will not be covered by UNSW (transport to/from UNSW, etc). Students who do not have access to a computer at home may be given access to UNSW computers if prior arrangements are made.  * UNSW does not charge HECS or fees for this course. Any associated costs will not be covered by UNSW (transport to/from UNSW, etc). Students who do not have access to a computer at home will be given access to UNSW computers.
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 * Students who obtain a Credit or higher in the course automatically qualify for elite computing program at UNSW.
 * Passing this course is regarded as strong evidence of aptitude for those intending to apply for UNSW entry via the FEAS interview process.
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Class dates (held at UNSW)
March 4th
Provisional Class dates (held at UNSW):
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Cheers,
Brad
Orientation session: March 4th

UNSW High School Computing

Subject - University Computing for High School Students

To - Mathematics Head Teacher, Computing Head Teacher, Director of Studies

Do you have one or two outstanding students with a strong interest in computing or mathematics?

In 2009 UNSW will offer entry to its world renowned first-year computing course to a small group of talented high school students. Students will be tutored by multi-award winning lecturer Richard Buckland.

This course is not a HSC subject substitution, but a genuine university course with the same content, assignments, and exams as first-year computing, science, and engineering students at UNSW. Students who subsequently enrol in a UNSW degree will receive formal credit for the course.

Details:

  • For students in Year 11 in 2009 (Year 10 and 12 applications will be considered if there are sufficient places and HSC studies allow the time)
  • Students must attend at least 80% of the tutorial classes at UNSW, held Wednesday 4:30-7pm on the dates below.
  • Lectures will be viewed weekly via YouTube or iTunes.

  • No previous programming experience is required.
  • UNSW does not charge HECS or fees for this course. Any associated costs will not be covered by UNSW (transport to/from UNSW, etc). Students who do not have access to a computer at home will be given access to UNSW computers.
  • Guardian's Permission must be obtained. UNSW will not be responsible for the students outside of class time and have limited liability during class time.
  • Other UNSW policies apply (for example, rules about cheating, copying assignments, etc)
  • Students who obtain a Credit or higher in the course automatically qualify for elite computing program at UNSW.
  • Passing this course is regarded as strong evidence of aptitude for those intending to apply for UNSW entry via the FEAS interview process.

To Apply:
Email Brad Hall (bradh@cse.unsw.edu.au) with:
Name:
Email:
Mobile:
A 200 word statement about your dedication to computing.

Provisional Class dates (held at UNSW): March 11th March 18th March 25th April 1st April 8th April 22nd April 29th May 6th May 13th May 20th May 27th June 3rd

Orientation session: March 4th